Obstruct Poachers by turning off your GPS June 13, 2014 ohm Fotolibra explains why disabling the GPS functionality of your photo gear has merit. “Many cameras and smartphones now come equipped with a GPS sensor which broadcasts the precise location of the device. A brilliantly conceived piece of work, and useful in all sorts of ways.Except one.If you use your GPS-enabled camera to shoot wildlife — you could be helping poachers to shoot wildlife.”